Teaching Assistant

Temporary Teaching Assistant (2 roles available)

The Governors wish to appoint two experienced, enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to work in our school. The post is term-time only. Hours of work to be agreed however a minimum of 20 hours per week. 

Required start date as soon as possible. The post is temporary due to funding.

We are looking for a caring, self-motivated, confident person with the ability to liaise with parents, work as part of a team, and contribute to planning.
You must be qualified to NVQ Level 2/3 in childcare or equivalent. Experience across both key stages is preferable. You will have the skills and experience to take responsibility for a group of children.

For an application pack and further details please see our school website https://www.stthomasschool.org.uk/ or alternatively email admin@stthomas.cumbria.sch.uk

St Thomas’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment will be subject to satisfactory health checks, references and Enhanced DBS check, plus the self-declaration check. 

Deadline for applications is 12.00 noon on Wednesday 25th September 2024. Successful applicants will be invited for interview by phone. Please ensure you indicate a telephone number you can be contacted on.

Interviews to be held on Friday 27th September 2024